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About Nene Washes

Cattle grazing grassland at RSPB Nene Washes

Image: Andy Hay

When flooded in winter there are big flocks of Bewick's swans and other swans, ducks and geese. It is an excellent place to watch birds of prey; marsh harriers and hobbies in summer, and hen harriers and peregrines in winter.

There are no visitor facilities apart from the car park and a planned information board (there are public toilets on Eastgate and Station Road in Whittlesey).

Opening times

Access at all times along the Nene Way footpath on the bank at Eldernell.

Entrance charges

Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are appreciated.

Information for dog owners

Dogs are only allowed on public footpaths and bridleways

Contact us

  • Tel: 01733 205140

Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 52.574026,-0.056477
  • Grid reference: TL318991
  • Nearest town: Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire
  • County: Cambridgeshire
  • Country: England

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